Famous statues of Mahatma Gandhi across the world

New Delhi: Mahatma Gandhi was the leader who united India in the struggle for its independence. His non violence methods shook the British and perhaps, even the world. The world community had recognised his birth anniversary 'October 2' as 'the International Day of Non-Violence' in 2007.

Here, we bring some picture of Gandhiji's statues that mark his presence across the globe irrespective of nationalities. According to reports 70 countries have installed statues of Mahatma Gandhi. Here are few of them.

1. Pietermaritzburg, South Africa: Mahatma Gandhi was one of the first person who had fought against racial discrimination in South Africa. For his contribution in fight against colonial atrocities, South African government installed statue of Gandhi.

2. Johannesburg, South Africa: This is one of the few statues of young Mahatma Gandhi. It was unveiled on October 2, 2003.

3. Amsterdam, Netherlands:The statue of Mahatma Gandhi was built at the Churchillaan street in 1995. Interestingly, the street is named after Churchill, former Prime Minister of England who once refused to receive Mahatma Gandhi commenting that he was a naked fakir (beggar).